This course will explore the expanding role of MIS spine surgery including surgical indications for degenerative disease, spinal deformity, and tumors. The course will cover techniques, complications, and management strategies with interactive case lectures that encourage audience participation. Topics such as length of stay, reoperations, readmissions, and quality parameters related to MIS spine surgery will be discussed.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Discuss the expanding indications for MIS spine surgery as well as the contraindications.

Explore the causes of complications and their management.

Learn the impact of MIS surgery on quality parameters and length of stay and reops/readmissions.

Consider introduction or expansion of MIS techniques in their own practice.